RP Funding Center to be open Friday for charging cell phones, free lunch

Marilyn Meyer @marilyn_ledger

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Sep 14, 2017 at 8:59 AMSep 14, 2017 at 2:31 PM

Those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Irma can take advantage of a free place to charge cell phones, get a free lunch, a cup of water and participate in family activities between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday at the RP Funding Center.

LAKELAND – Those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Irma can take advantage of a free place to charge cell phones, get a free lunch, a cup of water and participate in family activities between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday at the RP Funding Center.

The Lakeland Magic is sponsoring the free lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

A play area for kids has also been set up.

Those looking to charge cell phones need to bring their own charging cords, said Kevin Cook, spokesman for the city of Lakeland.

“We simply want to help show the citizens of Lakeland still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma that we care and want to provide an opportunity to re-charge for a few hours,” RP Funding Executive Director Tony Camarillo said in a news release.

The RP Funding Center, formerly known as The Lakeland Center, is at 701 Lime St. Parking fees are being waived for this event, Cook said.

Marilyn Meyer can be reached at marilyn.meyer@theledger.com or 863-802-7558.

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